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Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.2
4.2
730 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we've got you covered. Catch live football and soccer matches or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub delivers the best British hospitality right in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
  • Parking details
    Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
  • Public transit
    Federal Triangle & Metro Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

What 730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle on DC Pennsylvania Ave. is a British pub-style restaurant known for its "excellent service," lively atmosphere, and convenient location near theaters. Guests appreciate the "great food at reasonable prices" and diverse menu options like fish and chips. It's a "breath of fresh air" amidst pricier downtown dining.

730 Reviews
  1. cynthia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good I recommend the fried pickles for appetizer. Service was impeccable, Niko made our evening even more enjoyable!

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  2. Frank

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went twice. Had Shepherd’s Pie and Steak and Mushroom Pie. Both very good. Want to try the Chicken Pot Pie next. Other person had Burgers both times and said they were very good. Definitely going to be a repeat customer.

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  3. Judith

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite dining spots, since my first visit to celebrate fiftieth anniversary. Such a treat to enjoy delicious food in astonishing variety with close friends.

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  4. John

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to stop in for dinner and drinks. Service was excellent. Very fast even though they had a packed house!

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  5. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good table, ample menu, good food preparation, reasonable prices, attentive service from Thomas.

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  6. L.S.

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sit down place for lunch, dinner or happy hour near the White House. Love British pub feel. Nice and attentive staff.

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  7. David

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy parking. Place looks great inside. Very reasonable prices

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  8. robin

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place to gather for dinner pre theater. Great food at reasonable prices. Excellent service.

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  9. Robert

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and a reasonable price for DC. Great waiter. We had a good time.

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  10. Jack

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to thank the entire staff of Elephant Castle for an outstanding job. We had reservations at 7pm, but due to weather and unexpected situations we arrived early! They were very gracious to allow us to be seated 2hrs early. Our server, Nicole, was amazing! She had multiple tables and seemed to have worked all day, but she had a smile on her face and was so pleasant. She even helped us, after our meal find the metro we were trying to find.

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-7707.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. is rated 4.2 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

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Google Map for Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
  • Public transit
    Federal Triangle & Metro Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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